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6A | F RIDAY , J ULY 3, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS PHOTOS BY MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS While some Porch Parade participants will be in residential neighborhoods, busi- nesses began decorating earlier in the week for Florence Habitat ’s Fourth of July Porch Parade. Winners will be announced Saturday, July 4, on KCST Coast Radio. 4th of July from page 1A holiday as a community while following health and safety pro- tocols. “We thought, ‘We still need to do something,’ you know? We couldn’t come up with really any virtual ideas and the porch pa- rade just kind of came together,” Morgan said. This year will be the first an- nual Fourth of July Porch Pa- rade, where the Florence com- munity is encouraged to show their spirit by decorating their porch, yard, window or fence in festive ways. Community members who registered for the events by Wednesday afternoon were entered into a decorating contest. On Friday, starting at 11 a.m., the celebration committee will drive through the decorat- ed neighborhoods and judge the participating homes and busi- nesses. “It’s a social distancing event, but a way that we can still all show our community pride and pride for our country — and have some fun while bringing smiles to neighbors faces,” Mor- gan said. As of Wednesday afternoon, 20 people from several neigh- borhoods had registered to com- pete in the decorating contest. The most up-to-date virtual map of the decorated homes and businesses can be found at www. florencehabitat.org under the events page. “This is kind of a rough time for a lot of people, so this is a way that you can social distance ‘Evaluate before you celebrate’ this weekend As people prepare to cele- brate the Fourth of July hol- iday with families, friends and loved ones, the Oregon Health Authority reminds all Oregonians to “evaluate before you celebrate.” COVID-19 cases are surging throughout Ore- gon since the state began its phased reopening. Recent modeling suggests the vi- rus is continuing to spread rapidly in all age groups. COVID-19 is still in our communities, and each of us has a role to play in re- ducing its spread. “We know people are tired of being cooped up at home and are eager to get out and enjoy the beautiful Oregon summer, but cases surged after Memorial Day,” said Dean Sidelinger, M.D., state health officer and epi- demiologist. “We don’t want the same thing to happen over the Independence Day holiday. “As we continue to grad- ually and safely reopen our state, we all need to con- sider the risks each activity presents, and how we can reduce the risk of infection and contain the spread of the virus.” Health officials urge peo- ple to remember that our phased reopening is not a return to business as usual. This means physical dis- tancing, wearing face cov- erings, and frequent hand washing are still a regular part of our life. Additionally, reduce the spread of COVID-19 by choosing to engage in “low risk” activities. The safest choice this hol- iday is to celebrate at home. If you choose to celebrate in other ways, activities that take place outdoors, allow for enough room to main- tain physical distancing and involve fewer people are lower risk than activities that take place indoors. Tips for a safe July 4 With many community fireworks events and oth- er large gatherings already cancelled amid the pan- demic, here are some extra tips for enjoying the holiday safely: • Stay home if you’re sick or if you have an underlying medical condition that puts you at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. • If you host a gathering, provide hand sanitizer or give people easy access to places where they can fre- quently wash their hands. • Adjust your food offer- ings to avoid sharing uten- sils and offer individual servings. Don’t share drinks. • Thoroughly clean all frequently touched areas your guests have access to. • Wear a mask if you cannot maintain six feet of physical distance. People can make in- formed decisions that im- pact about not only our own health and protect the health of everyone around. but get out and still have some enjoyment,” Morgan said. “I’m hoping that people will take their kids for a walk through the neighborhoods that are decorat- ing or go for a drive around the neighborhoods.” For Morgan, the porch parade is a way to also give back to the community who has contributed time and money into Florence Habitat through volunteering and donations. “(Fourth of July) is not some- thing that we do as a fundraiser,” Morgan said. “We do it just as a community celebration. It’s our way of thanking the community, which is why it was really im- portant to us to still have some sort of an event this year.” Local volunteer Dan Lofy will pull a decorated trailer through SENTENCE from page 1A per’s girlfriend corroborat- ed. But as the investigation The homicide was first continued, his girlfriend reported to the Florence recanted her story, stating Police Department (FPD) that Cooper had actually on March 2, 2019, when bludgeoned his mother to Anola Beth was found un- death inside the home and responsive in the home’s moved the body to the ga- rage. Cooper’s girlfriend garage. Initially, Cooper stated stated that she had helped that he had found Anola him dispose of bloodied Beth there, which Coo- clothing in the woods. Each Sunday Florence Farmers Market Ordering Deadline Go to www.florencefarmersmarket.org/ to place order or go to sourcewhatsgood.com/ Market pickup each Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Kingwood Street in Old Town Florence Patriotic Flag Wave and Rally 10 a.m.; open to public Highways 101 and 126 FlorenceRepublicans.com; 541-579-2211 Deadwood Black Lives Matter Demonstration Organized by Deadwood children and families 11 a.m.; open to public Deadwood Post Office Parking Lot 4th of July Porch Parade Hosted by Florence Habitat for Humanity Submit applications for Decorate your porch, lawn or window for a Mapleton Continuing Education chance to win Scholarships Maps available that week; free to enter Hosted by Mapleton Community Foundation and florencehabitat.org the Mapleton Lions Club Applications and info can be obtained from July 3 jayh6539@msn.com OPB Ice Cream Social (At a Sign up now through July 31 Distance) Noon to 4 p.m.; individual ice cream cups will be Now through July 15 Patriotic Family Activities and Candidates 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; open to public Old Town Park FlorenceRepublicans.com; 541-579-2211 July 11 Save the Oregon Dunes Scotch broom removal 10 a.m. to noon at the North Jetty Contact brian@eugenecascadescoast.org to attend and for further info Submit your planned events to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! E Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence Jim & Jerry “Our commitment is to our customers cleaning needs with honesty and integrity” July 4 — Independence Day “Music in Motion” Online Call for Art: 2021 Central Coast Summer Camp Connection Business Directory & Presented by Jason Wood and Sheena Moore Phone Book Camp intended for kids 5-8+ Presented by Pacific Publishing and Florence $40 per student; contact jasonbrettwood@ Regional Arts Alliance gmail.com or sheenamoorevocals@gmail.com www.fraaoregon.org/central-coast-entry-in- structions.html July 3 to July 6 F LO E N C R Property Services Contractor #39458 • SAM: #831298500/7E6J9 City License #2578 pleaded guilty to sec- ond-degree murder, which is defined as an intentional killing that was not pre- meditated. 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Morgan re-emphasized how this event not only allows the community to celebrate togeth- er while at a distance, but also allows Habitat to show its ap- preciation for the community volunteers who make its mission possible. “We have a new slogan that Habitat is using and it’s ‘Home, Communities, Hope + You.’ It’s part of our mission statement,” she said. “I think it really shows how our mission is also relying on volunteers and community participation. I personally love it.” For more information about Florence Habitat for Humanity, visit www.florencehabitat.org or stop by the Habitat ReStore, 2016 Highway 101. What’s happening soon 9 201 VOTED the participating neighborhoods while the judges view the deco- rations on Friday. Morgan said to expect “patriotic music” to be playing as they travel around town. 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